VietNamNet Bridge – On October 29, Mr. Huynh Trung Luan, Director of the Dak Lak Elephant Conservation Center confirmed that a policeman of Eale Commune, Dak Lak province, was killed by wild elephants on October 27.

The provincial government is objecting to building of the Dong Nai 6 and 6A Hydropower Plants because of negative impact to biodiversity, culture, historical values and the daily livelihood of local residents. 

  Ireland helps Vietnam deal with UXO; Chung Soo grants scholarships to poor students; Workers lose as companies post phony job-openings; HCM City hospitals meet waste-water targets

 VietNamNet Bridge – A total of 24 football teams have registered for the V-League and the First Division Tournament 2013, according to the Vietnam Professional Football JSC (VPF).

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assembly deputies listened to a report on the amendment of the Constitution originally ratified in 1992 during its hearing yesterday. The Assembly also examined five other legislative projects.

 Super Model Nguyen Quang Huan will represent Vietnam at 2012 Manhunt International in Thailand from November 1-11.

VietNamNet Bridge - After snaring fool gambling with a Japanese tourist in Hanoi and being hunted, two Filipino people fled to Ho Chi Minh City and they were arrested there.

VietNamNet Bridge – On the afternoon of October 29, the Australian navy ship HMAS Sydney 03 docked at the port of Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, for the visit to strengthen defense cooperation between the two countries.

 No source for import-export tax refund; FDI selective over investment options; Power production costs to be made public; RoK investors keen on Van Don Airport project; Vietnam’s top 10 corporate tax payers; Auditors target 26 SOEs

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost cooperation in science and technology.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Vienna Chamber Orchestra will perform with guest artists from Viet Nam and Japan at Ha Noi Opera House this Sunday.

 The benefits of preemptive breast cancer screening outweigh the risks, a study said Tuesday, insisting the practice saves thousands of lives.

Vietnam’s phone set exports have been increasing steadily year after year. However, most of the exports are made by foreign invested enterprises.

VietNamNet Bridge – The provisions on enforcing the death penalty by lethal injection was ratified in 2009, but until now it has not been applicable for the reason of lack of drugs.

VietNamNet Bridge - After nearly a day going adrift in the sea, 35 people on an oil rig near Bach Long Vi Island (Hai Phong city) was brought ashore by a helicopter. 

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Assembly (NA) deputies backed the promulgation of a resolution on conducting votes of confidence on persons holding positions elected or approved by the NA or People’s Councils,

 Microsoft on Monday unveiled Windows Phone 8, the new version of its smartphone operating system, representing the software giant's latest move to challenge the market leaders of Apple and Google.

  VietNamNet Bridge – A woman who dressed smartly walked to the path leading to the Long Bien Bridge. She stopped right in the middle of the road and slowly shed her clothes.

VietNamNet Bridge – The 21st World Karate Championships 2012 will officially mark the return of Viet Nam's former world champion Nguyen Hoang Ngan after a two-year absence.  

VietNamNet Bridge – The timeless appeal and relevance of William Shakespeare reached out to Vietnamese youth under the skilful direction of Paul Stebbing last weekend at the HCM City Opera House.  

 VietNamNet Bridge - The works are the result of a one-week meeting of 68 Vietnamese and artists from 15 countries at the Museum of Muong culture in the northern province of Hoa Binh, from October 18 to 25.

Order has been restored on the coffee market with domestic enterprises having regaining the material market which was controlled by foreign enterprises. However, big difficulties are still ahead.

Buying a bra at the market of Tam Ky, Quang Nam province, Ms. Huynh Thi Oanh, 39, wore the bra for around one month until she felt chest tightness and itching. She cut the bra and found two packs containing liquid solution and six white “pills".

The Decree on decentralization of management of state-owned enterprises, approved by the Government in the October cabinet meeting, specifies the responsibilities of the Prime Minister and Ministers over state corporations.

The road fees for electric bicycles and motorcycles of 50-100cm3 are VND50.000-VND100,000 ($2.5-5) per per one vehicle; VND100,000 - VND150,000/ year/vehicle of over 100cm3. The fees will be collected from January 1 2013.